Hato Rey
| Hato Rey Batey Guao |
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| Nickname(s): The Jewel of Lake Cherusken | |
| Country |  Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Region | Boriquén |
| Founded | as Batey Guao, 1601 AN |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | George Navarro |
| Population (1729 AN) | |
| • Total | 2,038,211 |
Hato Rey is the capital city and the most densely populated cazicazgo (state) of the Region of Boriquén in the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie. Its modern establishment dates to its start as a Wakara settlement called Batey Guao around 1601 AN, the city is nestled on the shores of Lake Cherusken and is one of the largest ports in Nouvelle Alexandrie, with the Rio Grande del Cherusken connecting it to the sea. Known as the "Jewel of Lake Cherusken", Hato Rey has grown over the years to serve as a significant hub for trade, commerce, technology, culture, and administration within Nouvelle Alexandrie. As of 1729 AN, the city proper, known as the Cazicazgo of Hato Rey, counts 2,038,211 inhabitants within its jurisdiction. The city is further subdivided into 12 Yucayeques, each forming its own distinctive identity and culture.
The city's long history places it as among one of the oldest settlements established in the Keltian continent. Through its tumultuous history, it was sacked, destroyed, and rebuilt many times over by different empires, states, and realms, often under different names. The current iteration of the city can be traced to having started when the area became continually settled enough where the Wakara established Batey Guao (King's Hold in Wakara). in 1719 AN, the city passed on to become part of Nouvelle Alexandrie after Operation Purple Splendor and the admission of Boriquén as part of Nouvelle Alexandrie. Under the Plan de Hato Rey, the city was designated as the capital of the new Region.
The city is known for its historic yucayeque of Historic Batey Guao; noted for its preserved former defensive walls, the Puerta de Hato Rey, the Puerta del Ayuntamiento, the Plaza Central, the Fuerte de Hierro, Fort Guataybex, the Ayuntamiento del Hato Rey building, and the Areyto Legislativo de Boriquén building, among many other landmarks. Its yucayeque of Hato Rey del Cherusken is known for the Parque Costero, and for being the modern core of the city with the neighboring yucayeque of Martinez Nadal.
Over the last decade (as of 1731 AN), the city of Hato Rey has grown rapidly. In 1729 AN, the Boriquén Technology District was established in the city, serving as a state-of-the-art technology park for many of the most important and largest tech firms in Nouvelle Alexandrie. Additionally, the development of the city's entertainment district, the yucayeque of El Pitirre, has spawned a growing tourism, casino, and entertainment industry in the city. The city is served by Hato Rey International Airport, which opened in 1728 AN and serves as an important regional aviation hub.
History
Early settlement
| Early settlement | ||
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| City of Providence, Interland | 4.0.0[1]-5.0.0 | |
| City of Providence, Attera | 5.0.0[2]–6.3.0 | |
| Abandoned to the Keltian Green | 6.3.0[3]–6.5.0 | |
| Ruined Settlement, Controlled by Charlotta | 6.5.0[4]-9.0.0 | |
| Abandoned to the Keltian Green | 9.0.0[5]–12.3.0 | |
Refounding
Modern Hato Rey
Geography
Hato Rey is located along the western coast of the New Alexandrian Region of Boriquén in the Western Plains of the region. The city occupies an area of 76.93 square miles (199.2 km2), of which, 29.11 square miles (75.4 km2) (37.83%) is water. Hato Rey's main water bodies are the Bay of Hato Rey and two natural lagoons, Laguna del Pitirre and San José. At almost 1,030 feet (314 m) above sea level, the highest point in the city is located on an unnamed hill on the yucayeque of Camuy.
The Cazicazgo of Hato Rey is surrounded by suburbs that belong to the jurisdictions of other cazicazgos such as Quimbombo, Camagüey, Izibor, and Santa Isabela. These suburbs are highly urbanized and are connected to Hato Rey's public transport systems and transport networks. All of them together are locally referred to as the "Área Metro" or "El Gran Batey", the core of the wider Hato Rey metropolitan area.
Climate
Beaches
Hato Rey is home to numerous beaches, all of which are open to the public. All beaches of Hato Rey face Lake Cherusken. Playa Los Mayberes and Crystal Beach are the two most prominent and well-known beaches of the city, both located in the upscale and modern yucayeque of Martinez Nadal, both hosting a large number of hotels and businesses that cater to tourists and beachgoers. Crystal Beach is the most popular beach in the islet due to its shore being protected from the strong waves by reefs that serve as natural breakwaters.
From north to south, the beaches in Hato Rey include Ocean Park Beach, La Cosquillita Beach, Playa Los Mayberes, Crystal Beach, Parque Coster, Playita del Sur, and El Combate Beach.
Government
Yucayeques
The city of Hato Rey is subdivided into 12 municipalities called yucayeques. They are:
- Historic Batey Guao;
- El Pitirre;
- Martinez Nadal;
- Batabanó;
- Hato Rey del Cherusken;
- Puerto de Hato Rey;
- Barrio Obrero;
- La Cantera;
- Guaynabo;
- Jutia;
- Montehiedra;
- Camuy
Economy
Hato Rey's economy is driven primarily by its port operations, which facilitate the bustling trade routes traversing Lake Cherusken. The city is also a hub for manufacturing, with a particular focus on consumer goods, high-tech industries, cars, and defense. Agriculture, fishing, and service sectors also significantly contribute to the city's economic vitality.
La Cantera
Transportation
Given its role as a major port, Hato Rey boasts a well-developed transportation infrastructure, with robust road, rail, and sea networks facilitating the movement of goods and people.
Culture
The cultural scene in Hato Rey is a blend of the rich indigenous Wakara traditions and influences from across Nouvelle Alexandrie, creating a vibrant and unique cultural mosaic.
